Is VanEck Morningstar ESG Moat ETF halal to invest in?

As of September 2026, VanEck Morningstar ESG Moat ETF MOTE is classified as not halal according to Musaffa’s Shariah screening methodology. This classification is based on an assessment of the company’s business activities and financial ratios against Islamic investment guidelines.

Is VanEck Morningstar ESG Moat ETF a Shariah-compliant ETF?

An ETF is considered Shariah-compliant if its underlying assets consist primarily of companies that operate in permissible business activities and meet Islamic financial screening thresholds. Musaffa analyzes VanEck Morningstar ESG Moat ETF using these criteria to determine its compliance status.

How often is the Shariah compliance for VanEck Morningstar ESG Moat ETF updated?

The Shariah compliance status of VanEck Morningstar ESG Moat ETF may be updated periodically when new portfolio disclosures, financial statements of underlying companies, or other relevant information becomes available.

Can a halal ETF like VanEck Morningstar ESG Moat ETF become non-compliant?

Yes. An ETF that is currently Shariah-compliant may become non-compliant if its underlying holdings change or if the financial ratios of the companies within the fund exceed Shariah thresholds.

Where can I check the Shariah status of VanEck Morningstar ESG Moat ETF?

You can check the latest Shariah compliance status of VanEck Morningstar ESG Moat ETF on Musaffa's ETF page, where screening results and key indicators are updated to help Muslim investors make informed decisions.

VanEck Morningstar ESG Moat ETF MOTE

MOTE Shariah Compliance

Screening Methodology: AAOIFI

As of September 2026, VanEck Morningstar ESG Moat ETF is classified as not halal.

NOT HALAL

Is VanEck Morningstar ESG Moat ETF Halal?

Shariah Compliance Analysis of MOTE ETF

US Equity Total Market

No. As of September 2026, VanEck Morningstar ESG Moat ETF (MOTE) is classified as NOT HALAL by Musaffa under its AAOIFI-based Shariah screening methodology. VanEck Morningstar ESG Moat ETF does not pass Musaffa's business and financial screening criteria.

MOTE was created on 2021-10-05 by VanEck. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on total market equity. The ETF currently has 15.12m in AUM and 55 holdings. MOTE tracks an equal-weighted index of US stocks perceived to have high fair value, sustainable competitive advantage, positive momentum, and excellent ESG ratings.

VanEck Morningstar ESG Moat ETF (MOTE) Chart

Key Statistics of VanEck Morningstar ESG Moat ETF (MOTE)

Today's Open

AUM

Avg. Volume

Expense Ratio

P/E Ratio

P/B Ratio

Sector Exposure

Information Technology
29.41%
Financials
16.78%
Health Care
12.10%
Industrials
10.92%
Consumer Staples
9.67%
Consumer Discretionary
8.25%
Communication Services
7.95%
Materials
2.98%
Energy
1.24%
Other
0.70%

FAQ's for VanEck Morningstar ESG Moat ETF (MOTE)

As of September 2026, VanEck Morningstar ESG Moat ETF MOTE is classified as not halal according to Musaffa’s Shariah screening methodology. This classification is based on an assessment of the company’s business activities and financial ratios against Islamic investment guidelines.
An ETF is considered Shariah-compliant if its underlying assets consist primarily of companies that operate in permissible business activities and meet Islamic financial screening thresholds. Musaffa analyzes VanEck Morningstar ESG Moat ETF using these criteria to determine its compliance status.
The Shariah compliance status of VanEck Morningstar ESG Moat ETF may be updated periodically when new portfolio disclosures, financial statements of underlying companies, or other relevant information becomes available.
Yes. An ETF that is currently Shariah-compliant may become non-compliant if its underlying holdings change or if the financial ratios of the companies within the fund exceed Shariah thresholds.
You can check the latest Shariah compliance status of VanEck Morningstar ESG Moat ETF on Musaffa’s ETF page, where screening results and key indicators are updated to help Muslim investors make informed decisions.